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Title: Spices in bulk
Post by: JJC on January 04, 2005, 03:32:24 AM

Hi All,

I know there have been previous discussions on ordering spices in bulk, but I recently ordered several spices from bulkfoods.com and was very pleased. The pickling spice (12.48 for 5#) was excellent quality, as were the bay leaves and lemon pepper (also very good prices). I wasn't pleased with the dired cilantro, but then again I have yet to find dried cilantro I am happy with . . . Ordering on-line was easy and the order arrived within a few days.

Has anyone else used these guys? Unless I was lucky, I would add them to the list of bulk spice places to visit.

John
Newton MA

Title: Re: Spices in bulk
Post by: SMOKEHOUSE ROB on January 04, 2005, 04:06:38 AM

J2C
i get most of my spices from here plus meat cure and so on. http://www.butcher-packer.com/

Title: Re: Spices in bulk
Post by: Habanero Smoker on January 04, 2005, 04:56:38 AM

If Sam's Club doesn't have it, I look to Penzeys Spices http://www.penzeys.com/cgi-bin/penzeys/shophome.html

Title: Re: Spices in bulk
Post by: JJC on January 04, 2005, 05:03:32 AM

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Habanero Smoker
 If Sam's Club doesn't have it, I look to Penzeys Spices http://www.penzeys.com/cgi-bin/penzeys/shophome.html
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Hi Habanero,

Penzeys looks considerably mor expensive than Bulk Foods or Butcher-Packer. How's the quality?

John
Newton MA

Title: Re: Spices in bulk
Post by: JJC on January 04, 2005, 05:04:33 AM

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by SMOKEHOUSE ROB
 J2C
i get most of my spices from here plus meat cure and so on. http://www.butcher-packer.com/
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Hi Rob,

Prices here look good--better than Bulk Foods. How's the quality--anything especially good, or worth avoiding?

John
Newton MA

Title: Re: Spices in bulk
Post by: Habanero Smoker on January 04, 2005, 05:57:25 AM

Their quality is good. I like them because of the greater choice of different spices and herbs that I use. I haven't placed an order since September, but I am getting ready to order some spices from them. Probably within the next week. I am looking at ordering their pickling spice, probably the horseradish powder, and I want to try some of their curry powder blends.

I use pickling spices a lot. Their claim is that most pickling spice sold by others is loaded with mustard seed as filler, so I want to give theirs a try. I usually use McCormick's Pickling spice, but that gets expensive.

Title: Re: Spices in bulk
Post by: MallardWacker on January 04, 2005, 01:38:55 PM

I have used Spicebarn.com with good results. I know spices could mean everything. The longer I smoke the simpler I get for my main meats like Brisket and Pork Butts, simple rubs and simple Italian premixes. I do a little experimenting with my chicken though.

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Title: Re: Spices in bulk
Post by: nsxbill on January 04, 2005, 02:54:12 PM

I also order from Butcherpacker.com. Quick shipping. Excellent prices. Anxious to start my jerkey sausage making! Picked up a Dakotah Water Stuffer, and soon to arrive should be in sausage making nirvana soon!

Bill

Title: Re: Spices in bulk
Post by: bsolomon on January 04, 2005, 03:05:22 PM

Here are two places I've used:

Wholespice http://www.wholespice.com/

The Gourmet Store http://www.gourmetstore.com/

WholeSpice has a good variety and seems to compare pretty favorably to Butcherpacker on most things I looked at. The Gourmet Store has a horribly slow Web site, but their variety is fantastic - for example, 6 different types of paprika (the smoked bittersweet is fabulous by the way), and everything is available in small or huge quantities, up to 10 lb. packages, and their bulk pricing is seems to be really good. they also carry numerous varieties of other items such are rices, pastas, and various grains.

Title: Re: Spices in bulk
Post by: Chez Bubba on January 05, 2005, 02:14:28 AM

I too love Penzey's. Quality is first-rate & prices seem reasonable to me. Maybe it's because they were one of the early "real" spice vendors, maybe it's because I'm a loyal-type guy. Great service & great product gets my business before price.

Kirk

http://www.chezbubba.com
Ya think next time I check into a hotel & they ask "Smoking or Non?" they would mind?

Title: Re: Spices in bulk
Post by: Habanero Smoker on January 05, 2005, 04:35:53 AM

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Chez Bubba
 I too love Penzey's. Quality is first-rate & prices seem reasonable to me. <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
I agree with you Chez. I have placed two orders with Penzey's; one in September, and one today. The order I recieved in September was top quality, and the prices seem comparable to the others. Their blends tend to be higher priced, but that may be due to the type of spices and herbs they use in their blends.

Title: Re: Spices in bulk
Post by: JJC on January 05, 2005, 06:30:46 AM

Just tried a commercial rub called Bad Byron's Butt Rub that was quite good! Anyone else had any experience with it? Their website is buttrub.com and a gallon jar (7#) costs $33. The ingredients and taste remind me a lot of the Wild Willy Rub in Smoke and Spice, but with a slightly smoky flavor.

John
Newton MA

Title: Re: Spices in bulk
Post by: xcowell on January 05, 2005, 08:18:31 AM

www.tonycachere.com,creole seasonings very good and only 8.95 per gallon 7 lbs !

Title: Re: Spices in bulk
Post by: JJC on January 05, 2005, 01:49:12 PM

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by xcowell
 www.tonycachere.com,creole seasonings very good and only 8.95 per gallon 7 lbs !
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Hi X, welcome to the Forum!

Tony Cachere looks like its a website that links you to other websites selling spices and stuff. Is that right? If so, which site did you find the best?

John
Newton MA

Title: Re: Spices in bulk
Post by: BigSmoker on January 05, 2005, 01:51:26 PM

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by J2C
 Just tried a commercial rub called Bad Byron's Butt Rub that was quite good! Anyone else had any experience with it?
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I rec'd some sample packs(of butt rub) from a friend that owns a grocery store. IMHO it was overly salty. I really like all the Dizzy Pig rubs for commercial bought. They use fresh spices, no MSG, no anti-caking agents or fillers. I guess I'm prejudiced because I sell them but their coffee infused rub is hard to beat. I did some frenched racks of lamb at Christmas with this rub and a prime rib with their beef rub. Both were excellent but the coffe rub has a richness to it that is fabulous.

Jeff
www.bbqshopping.com
Some say BBQ is in your blood, if thats true my blood must be BBQ sauce.

Title: Re: Spices in bulk
Post by: JJC on January 05, 2005, 01:57:31 PM

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by BigSmoker
 <blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by J2C
 Just tried a commercial rub called Bad Byron's Butt Rub that was quite good! Anyone else had any experience with it?
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I rec'd some sample packs(of butt rub) from a friend that owns a grocery store. IMHO it was overly salty. I really like all the Dizzy Pig rubs for commercial bought. They use fresh spices, no MSG, no anti-caking agents or fillers. I guess I'm prejudiced because I sell them but their coffee infused rub is hard to beat. I did some frenched racks of lamb at Christmas with this rub and a prime rib with their beef rub. Both were excellent but the coffe rub has a richness to it that is fabulous.

Jeff
www.bbqshopping.com
Some say BBQ is in your blood, if thats true my blood must be BBQ sauce.

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Thanks, Big Smoker. The Dizzy Pig rubs sound great. Where can I get them--do you sell them on-line?

John
Newton MA

Title: Re: Spices in bulk
Post by: BigSmoker on January 05, 2005, 04:10:47 PM

Yes I sell them online @ //www.bbqshopping.com
Best procedure is to e-mail me @//[email protected] your address and what you would like to purchase so I can get you a total including shipping. The on-line store is sometimes a little off to the high side on shipping so I like to double check[:D]. I accept paypal and credit cards. U.S. purchases ship UPS and Canadian and U.K. purchases ship USPS because of customs.

Jeff
www.bbqshopping.com
Some say BBQ is in your blood, if thats true my blood must be BBQ sauce.

Title: Re: Spices in bulk
Post by: Chez Bubba on January 06, 2005, 01:33:20 AM

I know I posted this before on another thread, but if you're looking to buy spices bulk, just remember one thing.

A pound of peppercorns is maybe a 3 month supply. A pound of sage is a bale of hay![;)][B)][:0]

Better have a lot of friends & neighbors that like sage!

Kirk

http://www.chezbubba.com
Ya think next time I check into a hotel & they ask "Smoking or Non?" they would mind?

Title: Re: Spices in bulk
Post by: JJC on January 06, 2005, 02:07:05 AM

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Chez Bubba
 I know I posted this before on another thread, but if you're looking to buy spices bulk, just remember one thing.

A pound of peppercorns is maybe a 3 month supply. A pound of sage is a bale of hay![;)][B)][:0]

Better have a lot of friends & neighbors that like sage!

Kirk

http://www.chezbubba.com
Ya think next time I check into a hotel & they ask "Smoking or Non?" they would mind?
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Know what you mean, Kirk! I bought 5# of pickling spice and it will be gone in 4-6 months. Bought 2.5# of bay leaves and I've been giving them away by the baggie-ful to firends and neighbors and still have a 10-year supply--at least!

John
Newton MA

Title: Re: Spices in bulk
Post by: JJC on January 06, 2005, 02:12:09 AM

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by BigSmoker
 Yes I sell them online @ //www.bbqshopping.com
Best procedure is to e-mail me @//[email protected] your address and what you would like to purchase so I can get you a total including shipping. The on-line store is sometimes a little off to the high side on shipping so I like to double check[:D]. I accept paypal and credit cards. U.S. purchases ship UPS and Canadian and U.K. purchases ship USPS because of customs.

Jeff
www.bbqshopping.com
Some say BBQ is in your blood, if thats true my blood must be BBQ sauce.

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Hi Jeff,

Nice website! Is it possible to order larger quantities from you than are advertised on the website?

John
Newton MA

Title: Re: Spices in bulk
Post by: xcowell on January 06, 2005, 09:00:49 AM

Title: Re: Spices in bulk
Post by: BigSmoker on January 06, 2005, 01:09:44 PM

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by J2C
Hi Jeff,

Nice website! Is it possible to order larger quantities from you than are advertised on the website?
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Thanks, its a work in progress. I just need to know the amount of what you want in bulk and I'll shoot you a price[:D]. Happy Smokin'.

Jeff
www.bbqshopping.com
Some say BBQ is in your blood, if thats true my blood must be BBQ sauce.

Title: Re: Spices in bulk
Post by: Bassman on January 06, 2005, 06:22:24 PM

Hello All,
I buy my spices from Spice Barn.So far it's been excellent quality with good prices.Last time I placed an order I got some fun spices like: Hickory smoked salt,worcestershire powder & horseradish powder.

Jack

Title: Re: Spices in bulk
Post by: JJC on January 07, 2005, 05:57:19 AM

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by BigSmoker
 <blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by J2C
Hi Jeff,

Nice website! Is it possible to order larger quantities from you than are advertised on the website?
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Thanks, its a work in progress. I just need to know the amount of what you want in bulk and I'll shoot you a price[:D]. Happy Smokin'.

Jeff
www.bbqshopping.com
Some say BBQ is in your blood, if thats true my blood must be BBQ sauce.

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I'd be looking at 2-5# quantities of several of the rubs (Jamaican, Swamp Venom, Red Eye, and Dust). The whisky chips look interesting, too. I had a bag of Jim Beam chips that was terrific for grilling steaks and burgers.

John
Newton MA

Title: Re: Spices in bulk
Post by: JJC on January 07, 2005, 05:58:59 AM

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by J2C
 <blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by BigSmoker
 <blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by J2C
Hi Jeff,

Nice website! Is it possible to order larger quantities from you than are advertised on the website?
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Thanks, its a work in progress. I just need to know the amount of what you want in bulk and I'll shoot you a price[:D]. Happy Smokin'.

Jeff
www.bbqshopping.com
Some say BBQ is in your blood, if thats true my blood must be BBQ sauce.

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I'd be looking at 2-5# quantities of several of the rubs (Jamaican, Swamp Venom, Red Eye, and Dust). The whisky chips look interesting, too. I had a bag of Jim Beam chips that was terrific for grilling steaks and burgers.

John
Newton MA
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P.S.--If you prefer to shoot me an e-mail off-Forum, feel free to do so . . .

John
Newton MA

Title: Re: Spices in bulk
Post by: bologna man on January 11, 2005, 04:50:28 PM

I have used this spice company for some time now and have been pleased with their product. Price is right and you can get small to large quanities plus packing is in plastic shaker containers.
http://www.yeagerspice.com/

Rod

Title: Re: Spices in bulk
Post by: BigSmoker on January 12, 2005, 01:05:17 AM

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by bologna man
 I have used this spice company for some time now and have been pleased with their product. Price is right and you can get small to large quanities plus packing is in plastic shaker containers.
http://www.yeagerspice.com/

Rod
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A friend of mine who used to be in the rub business says these people are top notch. Sorry I forgot to mention them

Jeff
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Title: Re: Spices in bulk
Post by: jwashoe on January 15, 2005, 03:53:41 PM

Hi!

I was talking to Kirk at Chezbubba and he suggested that although I've not yet managed to get my new smoker operational (combination of work & weather) he suggested it might be helpful to others in the UK to post the URL's of some places I've been buying spices in bulk. These are:
http://www.redmoor.net/
and
http://www.spiceworld.uk.com/
Redmoor deliver free for orders > £30. Delivery was fairly quick from both and the product from both seems fine as far as I can tell.

Jim
Chesterfield

Regards

Jim

Title: Re: Spices in bulk
Post by: JJC on January 15, 2005, 05:23:48 PM

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by bologna man
 I have used this spice company for some time now and have been pleased with their product. Price is right and you can get small to large quanities plus packing is in plastic shaker containers.
http://www.yeagerspice.com/

Rod
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Thanks, Rod. And thanks for seconding the Yeager folks, Jeff. We're going to have a very useful list of suppliers for rubs and spices (Jeff, I assume you'd like to be included on this list[:)]!

Noticed you're from PA. Are you interested in being part of a NorthEast BSers Club? Very informal--no dues or anything like that. Thought we might try to get together somewhere once a year or so for a cookout, or perhaps we could meet up at a BBQ event somewhere in the region. Let me know if this is appealing--if not, that's OK too.

John
Newton MA

Title: Re: Spices in bulk
Post by: JJC on January 15, 2005, 05:28:23 PM

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by jwashoe
 Hi!

I was talking to Kirk at Chezbubba and he suggested that although I've not yet managed to get my new smoker operational (combination of work & weather) he suggested it might be helpful to others in the UK to post the URL's of some places I've been buying spices in bulk. These are:
http://www.redmoor.net/
and
http://www.spiceworld.uk.com/
Redmoor deliver free for orders > £30. Delivery was fairly quick from both and the product from both seems fine as far as I can tell.

Jim
Chesterfield

Regards

Jim
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Thanks, and welcome to the Forum, Jim! It's great to see the Brits joining us in larger numbers. Please be sure to share your experience and expertise with us on a regular basis. Chez is right on the money--we should set up a North American supplier list and a European supplier list on the Forum.

Olds, unless someone else is already in charge of Spice Suppliers perhaps I should take on the job of compiling the list from this thread. If someone else already has the job, wonderful![;)][:D]

John
Newton MA

Title: Re: Spices in bulk
Post by: BigSmoker on January 15, 2005, 11:35:34 PM

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by JJC

Thanks, Rod. And thanks for seconding the Yeager folks, Jeff. We're going to have a very useful list of suppliers for rubs and spices (Jeff, I assume you'd like to be included on this list[:)]!
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Yes please. I also hope to add some more rubs and stuff in the near future.

Jeff
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Some say BBQ is in your blood, if thats true my blood must be BBQ sauce.

Title: Re: Spices in bulk
Post by: Jen on April 05, 2005, 05:29:40 AM

Hi,

I was also looking into wholespice.com website and realized that they carry over 250 different types of herbs and spices. The prices are just great and the quality is amazing (I order the Garam Massala blend). I spoke with their customers service and learned that all spices and herbs are freshly ground to order.....give it a chance this is my best source so far

Enjoy it

Jen

Jen

Title: Re: Spices in bulk
Post by: JJC on April 05, 2005, 05:32:47 AM

Hi Jen,

Welcome to the forum . . . thanks for your comments and recommendation for wholespice.com. If you look at the Vendors thread on the newbie forum (www.susanminor.org) you'll see that wholespice.com is listed there. I'll give them a try on my next spice order.

John
Newton MA

[Edited by Kirk to make sense of double post]

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